Clare’s MEP believes the sitting European Commission President’s “disproportionate response” to the conflict in Gaza is to blame for the level of opposition towards her.
The 720 members of the European Parliament will cast their votes tomorrow on who will head up the European Commission for the next five years and Ursula von der Leyen needs the backing of 361 to secure her re-election.
Her own party, the European People’s Party, as well the Socialists, have already pledged their support, while the Renew Group remains divided.
Scariff native and Independent member of the Renew Group, Michael McNamara, says von der Leyen’s advocacy for increased defence spending as well as her alignment with Israel has led to division with the European Parliament.
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